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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,333.52, 66,442.53 and 18,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,333.52, 66,442.53 and 18,007.50 is: 26,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,333.52 : 66,442.53 = 18,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,333.52/66,442.53 = 18,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,333.52x = 66,442.53 × 18,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,333.52x = 1,196,463,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,463,858.98/44,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.79

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